Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)
Rinsing & Storing Your BCD
Like all gear, you should rinse your weight belt and BCD with fresh water at the end of the day. This removes the salt crystals, sand, and organic matter that can damage your gear during storage.
It's normal for a small amount of water to enter the BCD while diving, so the inside of the BCD should be rinsed as well as the outside. To rinse the inside of the BCD's bladder, hold the power inflator's deflate button while pouring fresh water into the mouthpiece. Then pick up the BCD and slosh the water throughout the entire bladder. Finally, hold the BCD upside-down and drain it by pressing the deflate button.
Store the BCD partially inflated to allow the inside of the bladder to dry. It's also a wise investment to purchase a special hanger that can support the weight of the BCD.
It's normal for a small amount of water to enter the BCD while diving, so the inside of the BCD should be rinsed as well as the outside. To rinse the inside of the BCD's bladder, hold the power inflator's deflate button while pouring fresh water into the mouthpiece. Then pick up the BCD and slosh the water throughout the entire bladder. Finally, hold the BCD upside-down and drain it by pressing the deflate button.
Store the BCD partially inflated to allow the inside of the bladder to dry. It's also a wise investment to purchase a special hanger that can support the weight of the BCD.
